Join Our Info Session: Application Guidelines for the Humboldt Internship Program 2026

Are you aiming to participate in the Humboldt Internship Program 2026? We are excited to offer a diverse range of placements across various research projects and innovative start-up environments. To help you submit a strong application, we invite you to join one of our upcoming online info sessions, where we’ll provide essential information and guidance on the application process.

During the session, you will receive tips on how to craft a compelling motivation letter and insights on preparing a complete application that showcases your strengths and enthusiasm. We’ll also answer any questions you may have about the program or the application process, ensuring that you are fully prepared to submit a robust application.

Info Session Details:

• Session 1: November 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM CET
  Register here
• Session 2: : December 9, 2025, at 04:00 PM CET
  Register here

Note: Both sessions will cover the same content, so it is not necessary to attend both.

The Humboldt Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in top-tier research institutions and dynamic start-ups. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the program and receive expert guidance on submitting a strong application!

We look forward to seeing you at one of the sessions!

Call for Internship Projects: Humboldt Internship Program 2026

The Humboldt Internship Program (HIP) is a key element in the internationalization of research and start-up projects at Humboldt-Universität. Survey results from this year again highlight the program’s positive impact on research teams, start-ups, and international students.

We invite HU researchers and founders to join HIP in involving international students in their projects for three months in the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to bring talented young researchers and start-up enthusiasts into your projects.

What you offer

• At least one English-speaking three-month internship placement in summer 2026
• A short description of your project and placement details for our webpage
• On-site supervision of the selected international student(s) during the internship

What we do

• Publish your offer on the HIP webpage and market it internationally
• Collect applications and forward eligible candidates to you
• Support you and the students throughout the entire process
• Handle all administration and preparation with the students

Additional information

• You select the student(s) for your placement.
• Multiple projects per research group or start-up are possible (one form per project).
• You may host more than one student per project.
• HIP also supports projects based on international university partnerships. You may give preference to students from a partner university, while applications remain open to all.

Full details and the program timeline: Information PDF

Project submission

Please fill out this project description form and send it to the program coordinator amrei.vogel@hu-berlin.de

Important notes on the form:

• Text boxes in the PDF can hold more content than they appear to – drafting in Word and pasting in works well.
• Lists are possible (use commas in the form).
• If you experience technical issues, you can also submit your information in another format (e.g., Word).
• We will take care of formatting for publication and send you a preview link.
• We will review your form after receiving it and will contact you if clarifications are needed before publication.
  
  Submission deadline: October 24, 2025
  
  Contact
  If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out (German or English welcome):
  amrei.vogel@hu-berlin.de or call +49 30 2093 46734.
  
  We look forward to your contributions to HIP 2026!